Quiz on Timor Leste

When did Timor Leste gain independence?

• 1965

• 1975

• 1957

• 1985

Which country did Timor Leste declared independence?

• Indonesia

• Portugal

• Australia

• New Zealand

Which country occupied Timor Leste during World War 2

• Americans

• Australians

• Portugese

• Japanese

Which major factor led to Indonesia's invading Timor Leste after its independence?

• Historical ties

• Economic opportunities

• Anti - communist stance

• Wanted to take over the land

Which year did the Santa Cruz massacre take place?

• 1990

• 1991

• 1981

• 2001

Which significant event led to President Suharto's resignation?

• East Asian cultural revolution

• Asian currency crisis

• ASEAN expansion

• South East Asia flooding crisis

What proposal did President B.J. Habibie initially offer Timor Leste?

• Complete independence

• Unification with West Timor

• Conditional Autonomy

• Economic Union

Why did President Habibie propose a referendum for East Timor?

• To get international approval

• He thought that the Pro-Indonesia would win

• He was forced by the UN

• He wanted to cut all ties with East Timor

What tactics did the Indonesia forces use to disrupt Timor Leste's food and water supply?

• Radioactive contamination

• Bioactive contamination

• Bombing water bodies

• Chemical Weapons

What consequence did the scorched earth policy result in?

• Destruction of crops, livestock and infrastructure

• Enrichment of soil

• Increase in foreign aid

• Increase in economy